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De Rigueur
Whiskey, grapefruit, and honey — a three-ingredient sour cousin of the Brown Derby with the grapefruit pushed forward. Spare and refreshing.
Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodShaken
Ingredients
- Bourbon Whiskey2 ounces
- Fresh Grapefruit Juice¾ ounce
- Honey Syrup½ ounce
- Grapefruit Twist1 each
Directions
Shake whiskey, grapefruit juice, and honey syrup with ice. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Notes
A pre-Prohibition sour documented in period manuals. Honey syrup, not sugar, gives it the rounded body.